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Release Year2001
Runtime2h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes490
DirectorPenny Marshall
WritersMorgan Ward
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRiding in Cars with Boys
About Riding in Cars with Boys
In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.
Directed by Penny Marshall, Riding in Cars with Boys leans on a strong ensemble — Drew Barrymore, Steve Zahn, Adam Garcia — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2001.
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